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he publication of the first annual report the development of comprehensive + above: CeO Prof Brendan Drumm, laverne
of the Hse’s Child and adolescent Child and adolescent Mental Health
McGuinness, National Director, Performance and
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Mental Health services means that services (CaMHs) for young people up
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Consultant Child and adolescent Psychiatrist at the
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